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MA H3486

MA H3486
Relative to early voting in local elections


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to early voting in local elections. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an early voting period for municipal elections in Massachusetts. It allows qualified voters to cast ballots during an 11-business day period prior to the election, either in person at designated early voting sites or by mail. The bill sets requirements for the early voting process, including publishing notice of the early voting sites, preparing voter lists, and counting and securing the early voting ballots. The state secretary is required to promulgate regulations to implement the early voting provisions within 6 months of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4252 (on 02/28/2018)

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